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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.18, 1,668.16 and 565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.18, 1,668.16 and 565.18 is: 846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.18 : 1,668.16 = 565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.18/1,668.16 = 565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.18x = 1,668.16 × 565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.18x = 942,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,810.67/1,114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.19

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